To help get you started, we're sharing best practices about the 5 steps of the cleaning process: prepare, clean, sanitize, check, and reset.
Cleaning needs to be carried out in two stages. First use a cleaning product to remove visible dirt from surfaces and equipment, and rinse. Then disinfect them using the correct dilution and contact time for the disinfectant, after rinse with fresh clean water if required.
Clean with water, soap, and scrubbing. Sanitizing reduces germs to levels public health codes or regulations consider safe. Sanitizing is done with weaker bleach solutions or sanitizing sprays. Clean surfaces before you sanitize them.
As we clean, dirt and dust is likely to fall, by cleaning from top to bottom we remove as much dirt and dust as we can and avoid moving dirt into clean areas. By saving the dirtiest areas to last we avoid moving dirt and dust into cleaner areas.
So, what is the correct order of cleaning? Generally, it's best to start with decluttering each room, followed by dusting surfaces from top to bottom. Next, clean windows and mirrors, then tackle the floors by vacuuming and mopping. Finish with the kitchen and bathrooms to ensure they're hygienically spotless.
An example of a cleaning protocol is a document that lists duties that must be completed daily/hourly, and that can be ticked when completed.
What is a Routine or “Regular” Cleaning. A healthy mouth typically can be maintained with “Routine Cleaning” twice a year (Dental Code 1110) . This is a mouth which has healthy gums, and no or minimal gum inflammation.
For a thorough cleaning process, it's best to first focus on dusting and vacuuming to remove loose debris. Next, proceed to clean surfaces such as desks, countertops, appliances, windows, and floors with solutions that are safe for the surfaces while effectively removing dirt, grime, and stains.
The golden rule of housekeeping is simple: clean as you go.
Conclusion. Following a systematic order for cleaning your house can make the task more manageable and ensure a thorough job. By starting with decluttering and moving through dusting, disinfecting, vacuuming, mopping, and specific room cleaning, you create a clean and organized living space.
The 3s cleaning checklist typically refers to the “Sort, Shine, and Standardize” methodology, often used in professional or industrial cleaning settings. Here's a quick breakdown: Sort: Identify and eliminate unnecessary items to reduce clutter and make the space easier to clean.
In a recent interview with Life Kit, Davis shared her "Five Things Tidying Method," a simple framework to get a messy room back to functioning. She says that in any space, there are only five things: trash, dishes, laundry, things that have a place, and things that don't have a place.
Bathrooms and kitchens are known as 'wet areas'. These often take the most time to clean. That's why they should be first in the order you clean your house.
The suction power of a vacuum cleaner can pick up crumbs, pet hair and other larger contaminants that you can't get rid of with dusting alone. Dusting first is generally advisable because it helps remove any loose dirt, debris and dust from the surfaces in your home before you start vacuuming.
Any commercially available soap or detergent can be used. Water can be cold or warm, or as recommended on the label of the cleaning product used (if a specific temperature is listed). Influenza A viruses can be effectively killed by many common disinfectants including bleach or ammonia based cleaning products.